Who we are:

Scottsdale Arts was established in 1987 as a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) and has evolved into an organization with four dynamic operating branches that span the visual and performing arts. Through its four branches, Scottsdale Arts offers diverse, high-quality arts experiences to hundreds of thousands of Scottsdale residents and visitors annually in addition to fostering the active engagement of government, business, education, and the private sector in the arts.

What we offer:

• Great company culture. Flexible and remote work available, we embrace work/life balance, DEIA is part of our strategic plan, opportunities to make meaningful change, employee recognition program,
• Making an Impact. Everything you do, each day makes a difference in our community.
• Location. Located in the heart of downtown Scottsdale, access to Civic Center Park, old town galleries, localrestaurants, live venues and more.
• Rest and relaxation. Paid vacation, 9 Paid Holidays + 5 Floating Holidays
• Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, FSA Account, 401K with employer match, Pet Healthcare, Gym Membership, Reciprocal membership with NARM and Local arts and culture organizations + 1 membership to share, Discounted tickets to events.
• Opportunities for Growth. Mindset of internal growth and advancement.

Summary of Position:

Are you looking to work with a great development team bringing exciting and diverse arts programming to the community? Do you have exceptional writing skills and experience in philanthropy? Do you have a passion for the arts? If so, then we are looking for you! Come join the Development team at Scottsdale Arts as a Grant Writer.

Important Details to Know:

• Compensation: $48,000 - $70,000/year DOE
• Shift/Hours: 40 hours per week
• Job Type: Full-Time, Benefits Available
• Location: Scottsdale, AZ
• Covid: We require all employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted. Accommodation can be made for those with medical exemption and strongly held religious beliefs.

If you need assistance or accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at Recruiting@scottsdalearts.org

Here is what you will get to do:

• Research and analyze prospective grant opportunities
• Collect and assemble grant proposals and reports, ensuring timely submission of all required materials
• Work with Scottsdale Arts staff in proposal development process, including budget, implementation, timeline, outcome objectives and project evaluation
• Prepare, write and submit grant requests, applications and LOIs to identified foundations, corporate and federal funders
• Ensure grant application and reporting in compliance with the rules and regulations of the grantor; provide support to special audits conducted by grantor
• Monitor all phases of grant awards and closing, including assessment of technical progress and performance
• Carry out stewardship activities to engage and retain new and existing grant funders including meeting with funders, attending funding panels, arranging and conducting program tours, funder recognition, gift processing, and impact reporting
• Track and improve grant management processes to make them as efficient and effective as possible
• Build a grant strategy and calendar to include ongoing donor communication, creation of benefits and recognition, corporate sponsorship opportunities, site visits and donor meetings

Here is what you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management or closely related field preferred, appropriate experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for bachelor's degree
• Minimum of three years of grant writing experience required, with previous development support preferred
• Strong personal interest or background in philanthropy, performing and/or visual arts
• Demonstration of strong writing and grammar skills
• Detail oriented and good organizational skills
• Deadline driven with good time management skills
• Strong project management skills and the ability to independently manage priorities and deadlines?
• Enthusiastic, dedicated, and adaptable team player
• Fluent in Microsoft Office

Bonus if you possess the following:

• Knowledge of local foundations and relationships with other fundraisers, government organizations, corporate, community and family foundations in the Phoenix metro area